Vehicle Report

2011 Kia Sorento

EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

VIN 5XYKT4A27BG115196
SUV Front Wheel Drive Automatic Asia/South Korea
2011 Kia Sorento front view
2011
Year
Kia
Make
Sorento
Model
$27,395
MSRP

Safety Recalls

8 open campaigns
23V877000 2023-12-21
ENGINE

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2011 Sorento vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.

Fix: Dealers will install Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. O...

23V652000 2023-09-25 Park outside
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento,...

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters,...

15V626000 2015-10-06
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever...

Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer servic...

13V114000 2013-04-01
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2...

Fix: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, fre...

11E041000 2011-10-06
EQUIPMENT

CURT MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESSES, PART NUMBER 56024, THAT CONNECT TOW VEHICLE LIGHTING CIRCUITS TO TRAILER LIGHTING CIRCUITS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 HYUNDA...

Fix: CURT MANUFACTURING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESS. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2011. OWNER...

11V258000 2011-04-25
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SORENTO 2WD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND 2.4L ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM THE START OF PRODUCTION THROUGH MAY 22, 2010. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAY SUFFER FRO...

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333...

10V599000 2010-11-24
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SORENTO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 4, 2010. SOME OF THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MACHINED.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR CALIPERS AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER...

10V388000 2010-08-31
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SOUL AND MODEL YEAR 2011 SORENTO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 THROUGH JULY 30, 2010. A LIMITED NUMBER OF WIRING HARNESSES SUPPLIED BY JCI AND USED FOR THE LIGHTIN...

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESSES FOR THE LIGHTS IN THE KIA SOUL VEHICLE'S ADVANCED LIGHTING SPEAKERS, AND THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE KIA SORENTO VEHICLE'S INTERIOR ACCENT...

Source: NHTSA, matched by year/make/model — recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer, who can also confirm remedy status for this exact VIN.

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine
3.5L V6
Type
Gas
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Valves
24 (Double overhead cam (DOHC))

Performance & Economy

Horsepower
276 hp @ 6,300 rpm
Torque
248 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
0–60 mph
4.77 s
City / Highway
20 / 26 mpg
Combined
22 mpg
Fuel tank
18 gal
Range (combined)
360 mi

Dimensions & Weight

Length
183 in
Width
74 in
Height
68 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Curb weight
3,896 lbs
Gross weight
4,916 lbs
Max towing
3,500 lbs
Seats
7
Doors
5

Factory Equipment

Safety
2 front headrests 3 rear headrests Auto delay off headlamps Child seat anchors Dual front side-mounted airbags Dusk sensing headlamps Electronic brakeforce distribution Engine immobilizer Front and rear head airbags Front fog/driving lights Front seatbelt pretensioners Remote anti-theft alarm system Stability control Tire pressure monitoring Traction control 4-wheel ABS Emergency braking assist Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system Rear center 3-point belt Rear door child safety locks Rear height adjustable headrests Turn signal mirrors Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
Convenience
1 one-touch power windows Remote keyless power door locks Heated mirrors Power mirrors
2011 Kia Sorento rear view
Rear three-quarter view

Factory Exterior Colors

Dark Cherry
Bright Silver
Ebony Black
Snow White Pearl
Pacific Blue
White Sand Beige
Titanium Silver
Spicy Red

Factory Warranty

basic 5 yr./ 60000 mi.
drivetrain 10 yr./ 100000 mi.
roadside 5 yr./ 60000 mi.
rust 5 yr./ 100000 mi.

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